Laura Thayer

Laura must have been a Londoner in a past life, but in the current one she calls Italy home. As editor of the London Perfect Blog, she delights sharing the best of London. Her motto is: “Has teapot, will travel.”

Posts by Laura Thayer:

The Other Art Fair returns to London’s iconic Old Truman Brewery on Brick Lane with the work of 130 artists on display from 16-19 October 2014. Discover what The Telegraph has called the “Younger, hipper alternative to Frieze” in London. ... Read More

Imagine hearing the sounds of Big Ben and being just moments from the best London experiences during your stay in London. The Westminster vacation rental is right in the heart of London’s history and top attractions, and makes the perfect home base for stays of three weeks or longer. ... Read More

The always lovely Emma Thompson and international star Bryn Terfel will reprise their roles in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street next spring in London. With only 13 performances, you’ll want to book your tickets now! ... Read More

We’re always in search of those very special London vacation rentals that make you feel at home the moment you step through the door. We’re pleased to introduce the Austen, where we know you’ll feel right at home in Kensington! ... Read More

This year’s Chelsea Flower Show has kicked off and will run from May 20th-24th, 2014. Find out our insider tips for visiting along with ideas for the perfect place to stay if you’ll be attending the Chelsea Flower Show in the future! ... Read More

Did you hear that? If you’ve been feeling the tremors, it’s probably because the mammoths are on their way to London! Only ten days until the opening of “Mammoths: Ice Age Giants” at the Natural History Museum in South Kensington. ... Read More

It’s that time of spring to gather in St. Paul’s Church garden for the annual Covent Garden May Fayre & Puppet Festival! On Sunday, May 11th, Covent Garden celebrates the 352nd anniversary of the first sighting by Samuel Pepys of Punch in May of 1662. Come along for fun for the whole family in London! ... Read More

We’re celebrating Earth Day by sharing the beautiful flowers and blossoms that we’ve seen this spring while strolling through Chelsea, South Kensington and Mayfair. Share your spring in London photos with us, too! ... Read More

Recently voted as one of the top symbols defining Britishness, it’s surely no surprise that there are big plans in the works to celebrate Shakespeare’s 450th birthday on April 23rd. Get your party hats (or would that be ruffs?) in order in advance at Shakespeare’s Birthday celebration at the Globe Theatre in London on Monday, April 21st, 2014. ... Read More

The colours of spring are all around in London, from the parks and gardens to the window displays at our favourite shops. Take a look at the latest spring styles on display in the bright and fun windows at Peter Jones – one of the best shopping spots in Chelsea. ... Read More